Bachelor of Science Program in Food Science and Innovation

Program

TH: หลักสูตรวิทยาศาสตรบัณฑิต สาขาวิทยาศาสตร์อาหารและนวัตกรรม

EN: Bachelor of Science Program in Food Science and Innovation


Degree

TH: หลักสูตรวิทยาศาสตรบัณฑิต สาขาวิทยาศาสตร์อาหารและนวัตกรรม

EN: Bachelor of Science (Food Science and Innovation)


Philosophy

Aim to produce graduates with knowledge and skills in food science and innovation, have skills in operation, solving problems, in designing their own businesses and developing themselves
In response to local needs and national development, we train the students on the knowledge of changing the world situation and being a graduate that adheres to morality, ethics and professional ethics
Bachelor of Science Program Food Science and Innovation Is a curriculum that produces graduates to be an important force in the development and competitiveness of the country’s food industry, as well as responding to the framework of the 15-year long-term higher education plan No. 2 (2008-2022), 20-year national strategy (2017-2036), National Economic and Social Development Plan No. 12 (Wed. Fri, 2017-2021), Policy Thailand 4.0 Strategic Plan for Southern Province, and the strategic plan of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. It also focuses on producing graduates who can bring knowledge and professional practice skills to operate as entrepreneurs with high potential in food design and production Which will help promote a continued and sustainable economic growth of the country


Desirable Characteristics of the Course

1) Have both theoretical knowledge and comprehensive food science practice, from factory system to design Production, planning production, quality control and assurance, product research development, treatment and application of waste from agricultural and factory sectors to be useful, business and marketing design, cooking with food science knowledge.
2) Having good morals and ethics, having a public mind and having responsibility for themselves and society according to professional ethics.
3) Have intellectual skills in systematic analysis, be creative and solve problems creatively.
4) Have responsibility for the work assigned, have the skills to communicate and be able to work with others.
5) Have skills in using the language for communication, use of information technology, and numerical analysis to support and develop work


Career path

1) Academic
2) Scientist
3) Production Staff
4) Quality assurance staff
5) Product Research and Development Officer
6) Design and analysis of plant systems and production processes
7) Food tester
8) Food product specialist
9) Personal food business
10) Food designer
11) Food nutritionist
12) Chef

Study path
Can study for master’s and doctoral degrees in food science and innovation or other fields in all educational institutions, both at home and abroad


Fees
Tuition Fee per semester 21,000 Baht
Tuition Fee for the program 252,000 Baht


Program structure
Total credits in the program (4 years program)    
 
A.General Education     40 Credits      
1) Language 20 Credits      
    1.1) Thai  4 Credits      
    1.2) English  16 Credits      
2) Humanities and Social Sciences 8 Credits      
3) Science and Mathematics 8 Credits      
4) Integrated Subjects 4 Credits      
5) Information Technology 4* Credits      
* not count into the curriculum      
B.Specific Subjects                                                                                                        106  Credits                          
1) Core group 21 Credits    
2) Compulsory subjects 45  Credits    
3) Elective group 23  Credits    
4) Cooperative Education 17  Credits    
       

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